News from the Safety Industry

New research confirms arc-rated PPE tested with AC power provides the same protection against DC arcs, offering reassurance as energy storage and DC systems expand across industries.

Safety culture is the foundation for effective injury prevention—without it, even the best technology will fall short.

Fast action saves lives: equipping workplaces with AEDs and CPR training dramatically improves survival chances during sudden cardiac arrest.

Tackling physical barriers with practical, inclusive solutions for safer workplaces.

Women in industry face unique risks when protective gear doesn’t fit. New approaches to design are transforming PPE to improve safety, comfort, and inclusion.

Digital innovation is transforming fall protection — turning helmets, harnesses, and inspections into proactive safety systems that prevent risks, simplify compliance, and accelerate emergency response.

Connected gas detection sets a new standard for HazCom via real-time data sharing that strengthens response, and builds proactive safety cultures.

The National Safety Council will award up to $300,000 in new funding through its Research to Solutions and MSD Solutions Pilot Grant programs, continuing efforts to reduce musculoskeletal disorders across workplaces nationwide.

OSHA unveiled its preliminary list of this year’s most cited workplace safety violations. Fall protection remains a top concern, but the entire list offer insight into where safety professionals should focus their efforts.